Answer:
ω₂ = 1.9025 x 10⁻⁶ rad/s
Step-by-step explanation:
given,
mass of star = 1.61 x 10³¹ kg
angular velocity = 1.60 x 10⁻⁷ rad/s
diameter suddenly shrinks = 0.29 x present size
r₂ = 0.29 r₁
using conservation of angular momentum
I₁ ω₁ = I₂ ω₂





ω₂ = 1.9025 x 10⁻⁶ rad/s